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On my honor, I will do my best
to do my duty to God and my country;
To obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake,
and morally straight.Boy Scouts of America – Scout Oath

I haven’t really thought about those words in a few decades, but it’s funny how they came back to me in an instant. If you were ever a Scout, you probably repeated those words hundreds of times, like I did. These are certainly admirable words to live by. But what does that have to do with simulation?

On my honor – Make a commitment. Then take it seriously. Or in the words of Jedi Master Yoda “Do, or do not. There is no ‘try.’ ”I will do my best – Is “good enough” really good enough? What would happen if you really did your personal best?To do my duty – A somewhat outdated concept, that each of us has intrinsic responsibilities and obligations. Or is it?To self and company – OK, I took some liberties here. But when considering your specific project commitments, also consider the big picture of what the company (or your stakeholders) really need. And it should never be far from your mind, what do you and your family need?To help other people – A team who works together can accomplish so much more than the sum of the individuals.To keep myself physically strong – Keep a good balance in your life. Personal fitness takes time, but can return so much.To keep myself mentally alert – Some types of wisdom require time to develop, but sometimes “wisdom” can be as simple as thinking things through objectively, along with careful attention to detail.To keep myself morally straight – There is no substitute for personal integrity. Sometimes you have to make difficult choices to keep your integrity, but it is always easier to keep than to restore after it has been lost.

These concepts are valuable in your professional life as well as in your personal life. Think about them from time to time while doing your next project.